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PROPOSED Amendment to the Operating Agreement with Brittingham Boats, LLC
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History of the Brittingham Boats Operating Agreement
The operating agreement with Brittingham Boats, LLC. that was approved in 2013 allows Brittingham Boats, LLC, to operate a boat rental and concession operation in Brittingham Park and at the Brittingham Beach House. This agreement led to increased positive activity, reduced crime, and brought vitality and recreation to a previously underutilized part of Brittingham Park.
The Parks Division received significant positive feedback on the operation of Brittingham Boats and has recognized the strong support of the neighborhood. Brittingham Boats made a significant commitment to the park and community investing $46,500 in 2013 and $12,500 in 2014 for a two year total of $59,000. This is well above the planned $30,000 investment contemplated by the 8 year contract.
The Board of Park Commissioners and the City Council authorized an Amendment to the agreement in 2014, but since the motorized boats were not able to move forward in 2014, the Amendment was never executed. Due to the constraints of the Olin site (lake bed rocks), the option to conduct a motorized rental operation at Olin is not practical. The three following amendments to the operating agreement are proposed based on the positive experience of the last two seasons and the requests of members and guests. It is proposed these three amendments be included in the Brittingham Boats Operating Agreement to allow Brittingham Boats to continue to expand the services offered through this positive downtown park program. They provide for additional services and raise additional income for the city.
1) Brittingham Low-power Motorized Boat Rental Program
The addition of motorized watercraft serves the community in ways paddle craft cannot and continues Brittingham Boats mission to provide public access to our lakes. Specifically, pontoon boats will serve the elderly and physical...
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